Map6 Gene is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
| Gene Symbol | MAP6 |
| Gene Name | Microtubule-Associated Protein 6 |
| Chromosome | 11q13.2 |
| NCBI Gene ID | 7893 |
| OMIM | 609169 |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000129657 |
| UniProt | Q9Y2G9 |
| Associated Diseases | Schizophrenia |
MAP6 (Stopp) is involved in microtubule stabilization and neuronal polarity. It plays a role in dendritic spine morphology.
The MAP6 gene encodes Microtubule-Associated Protein 6, a protein involved in neuronal function and survival. This gene product plays important roles in the nervous system and has been implicated in various neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders.
['Schizophrenia'] are associated with mutations in MAP6. Further research is ongoing to understand the precise molecular mechanisms linking MAP6 to these conditions.
MAP6 is expressed in various brain regions, with particularly high expression in areas relevant to motor control, cognition, and sensory processing. Expression patterns may vary during development and in disease states.
This page was created as part of the NeuroWiki gene page creation effort.
The study of Map6 Gene has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.